It may not be obvious why you lost an immigration case, and sometimes it doesn’t make sense. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may have denied your petition without a valid legal reason, or the Board of Immigration Appeals may have upheld an order you believe was unfair.
You do not have to accept an agency decision as the final word. Federal courts have the authority to review unlawful denials, compel action on delayed petitions, and hear appeals of final removal orders. Our federal immigration litigation lawyers in Tempe can help you fight.
Mendoza Law has served more than 100,000 clients and helped many with the challenges that come with facing deportation orders. Call today for your free case evaluation and learn more about how our immigration lawyers in Tempe can help with your federal case.
How Federal Immigration Litigation Works
If you are running into roadblocks, you may be able to take your immigration dispute to a federal court rather than continuing through the agency system. Courts can review government decisions, order agencies to act, and correct legal errors that impacted your case.
Most district court cases in Arizona are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Petitions to review final removal orders go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The right court depends on the type of claim and the statute involved.
Federal litigation is not a second chance to refile a visa application. It is a legal challenge to a decision a government agency has already made. Our federal immigration litigation attorneys in Tempe can file in the court that has the authority to grant the relief you need.
How Our Lawyers Can Help
Federal immigration litigation involves complex procedural rules and legal standards that differ from the agency process. A mistake in the early stages of a case can limit your options later.
Our attorneys may be able to assist you by:
- Reviewing your full immigration record to identify legal errors or procedural violations that support a federal claim
- Filing in the correct court before deadlines expire, including the 30-day window for Ninth Circuit petitions
- Drafting focused complaints and briefs that frame your case around the legal standards courts apply
- Seeking emergency relief, such as a stay of removal, when you face imminent deportation while a case is pending
- Negotiating with the U.S. Attorney’s Office when the agency may be willing to act without a full court order
Federal courts decide cases based on the record and the law. Having an immigration attorney who understands both gives your case the best chance of success.
Types of Federal Immigration Cases We Handle
Our federal immigration litigation attorneys handle a range of cases where the agency process has broken down or produced an unlawful result.
These typically include:
- Mandamus actions to compel USCIS to act on long-delayed petitions, including adjustment of status, naturalization, and family-based cases
- Administrative Procedure Act claims to challenge agency decisions that were arbitrary, contrary to law, or made without proper review of the record
- Petitions for review in the Ninth Circuit to appeal final removal orders based on legal or constitutional errors
- Habeas corpus petitions to challenge unlawful immigration detention or seek a new bond hearing
Our Tempe federal immigration litigation lawyers evaluate each case individually. Before we file anything, we walk you through the legal theory, the likely timeline, and the realistic chances of winning a deportation case.
How We May Build Your Case
Federal judges generally do not accept new evidence; instead, they review the administrative record that existed when the agency made its decision. This means the strength of your case depends heavily on what was already submitted during the agency process.
Our team begins by thoroughly reviewing your prior filings, agency decisions, and correspondence to identify legal errors or procedural violations. If necessary, we can utilize Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to ensure the government has compiled a complete and accurate copy of your official administrative record.
Get Help From Our Federal Immigration Litigation Attorneys in Tempe
Federal immigration cases give you the opportunity to escalate a decision you feel was unfair or incorrect. However, losing at the federal level can carry real consequences. A removal order can mean separation from your family and the life you have built.
Our federal immigration litigation attorneys in Tempe will fight hard on your behalf. We will review your record, identify the legal path forward, and file in the court that has the authority to help. Our team will keep you informed at every step and prepare you for what to expect.
Our team at Mendoza Law has more than 100 years of combined legal experience advocating for the rights of immigrants. Call today to schedule a free case review and tell us about your challenges.